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Φῆστος G5347
G5347 is the Greek word Φῆστος, transliterated Phēstos. The King James Version most often renders it festus.
What it means
festal; Phestus (i.e. Festus), a Roman.
Where it comes from
of Latin derivation.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 12 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Festus.
Verses using Φῆστος
All 12 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 24:27 · KJV
But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
Acts 25:1 · KJV
Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.
Acts 25:4 · KJV
But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.
Acts 25:9 · KJV
But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?
Acts 25:12 · KJV
Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go.
Acts 25:14 · KJV
And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:
Acts 25:22 · KJV
Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.
Acts 25:23 · KJV
And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was brought forth.
Acts 25:24 · KJV
And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.
Acts 26:24 · KJV
And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
Acts 26:25 · KJV
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
Acts 26:32 · KJV
Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5347 mean?
G5347 is the Greek word Φῆστος (Phēstos), meaning festal; Phestus (i.e. Festus), a Roman.
How is G5347 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it festus (11 times), festus' (1 time).
How many times does G5347 appear in the Bible?
Φῆστος (Phēstos) is tagged in 12 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5347 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Latin derivation.
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